Grams to Tablespoons – All‑Purpose Flour

All‑purpose flour is less dense than sugar. A typical assumption is ~7.8 g per tablespoon (density ~0.53 g/mL). Use the calculator and table below.

All‑Purpose Flour Calculator

Formula: tablespoons = grams ÷ 7.83 (approx.).

What Are Grams and Tablespoons?

A gram (g) measures mass; a tablespoon (tbsp) measures volume (~14.7868 mL). Converting requires the ingredient’s density to relate mass to volume.1

All‑Purpose Flour Density and Formula

AP flour has a typical bulk density around 0.53 g/mL, which yields about 7.83 grams per tablespoon when spooned and leveled.

tablespoons = grams ÷ 7.83

grams = tablespoons × 7.83

General formula: tablespoons = grams ÷ (14.7868 × density). With density ~0.53 g/mL, AP flour is ≈ 7.83 g per tbsp.2

Note: Sifting, humidity, and technique can change packing density; results are approximate.

AP Flour Conversion Table

Grams (g)Tablespoons (tbsp)

Assumes 1 tbsp ≈ 7.83 g. Values vary with packing and humidity.

Sources

  1. Tablespoon ≈ 14.7868 mL; density connects mass and volume.2
  2. Common baking references; tablespoon values derived from grams and density for AP flour.

External links omitted for performance; values reflect widely cited culinary references.

FAQs

How many tablespoons is 50 g of AP flour?

About 6.39 tbsp (50 ÷ 7.83).

How many grams is 3 tablespoons?

About 23.5 g (3 × 7.83).

Why do results vary?

AP flour traps air; sifting, humidity, and technique change density.

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